Viral Hepatitis Overview
Hepatitis is liver disease characterised by the presence of immune cells within the liver. Viral Hepatitis Many viruses are able to infect the liver, some of these will only affect…
Hepatitis is liver disease characterised by the presence of immune cells within the liver. Viral Hepatitis Many viruses are able to infect the liver, some of these will only affect…
Wernicke’s Encephalopathy This is a disorder that occurs as a result of inadequate levels of vitamin B1 (thiamine) in the body. It results in: Ataxia Ophthalmoplegia Nystagmus – may be…
Inheritance Autosomal recessive Pathology Copper incorporation into caeruloplasmin in hepatocytes and and its excretion into bile is impaired so copper is deposited into organs (firstly liver, then basal ganglia) Clinical Presents in…